Furniture
 Is furniture arranged for safe passage and easy mobility?
Can your loved one get into and out of furniture easily? Furniture that is low and/or overstuffed makes this very difficult and is the cause of many falls.
Chairs with armrests make it easier to get out of so they have something to push themselves up with.
Lift chairs are chairs that have a motor and can be raised and lowered at the touch of a button. They are available at home medical equipment stores.
The floor
Make sure the floor is clear of clutter, electrical/phone cords and pathways are open with plenty of room for passage.
Low pile carpet is easier to manuever a walker or wheelchair on.
If there are rugs in the room, consider removing them, or make sure they are not a danger of tripping on.
Miscellaneous
Make sure there is adequate lighting and the light switch is accessible
The more congested a room is, the more likely a fall could occur
Is your loved one able to manage the TV/Radio?
Does your loved one have access to a phone in this room?
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